Foresight Group Holdings Limited, a leading international investment manager, announces its full-year results for the financial year ended March 31, 2025. The group has raised over £1.1 billion in long-duration capital, with a 9% increase in Assets Under Management (AUM) and a 14% increase in Funds Under Management (FUM). Record fundraising was achieved in higher-margin retail vehicles, and the group also launched two new institutional regional private equity funds. Core EBITDA pre-SBP grew by 5%, with a 9% increase in revenue. The board recommends a 16.8p final dividend, reflecting the increase in core EBITDA pre-SBP. Post-period end, AUM and FUM continued to grow, and the group launched a new business relief product. The appointment of Gary Fraser as Group CEO is also announced, with Bernard Fairman remaining as Executive Chairman. The groups diversified investment strategies and strong performance position it well for future growth.
| Financial Metrics | 31 March 2025 | 31 March 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets under Management (AUM) (£m) | 13,195 | 12,144 | +9% |
| Funds under Management (FUM) (£m) | 9,559 | 8,397 | +14% |
| Total Revenue (£m) | 154.0 | 141.3 | +9% |
| Recurring Revenue (% of Total) | 86.6% | 86.6% | 0 pts |
| Core EBITDA pre-SBP (£m) | 62.2 | 59.3 | +5% |
| Core EBITDA pre-SBP margin (%) | 40.4% | 42.0% | -1.6 pts |
| Adjusted basic earnings per share (pence) | 40.8p | 38.6p | +6% |
| Dividend per Share (pence) | 24.2p | 22.2p | +9% |